AN appeal has been lodged against planning permission for a new development in Raphoe, with concerns raised over heritage, landscape protection and potential impacts on the Beltany Stone Circle. Planning permission for the development at Tops Farm was given the green light by Donegal County Council. The application, submitted by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the […]
Launch on Thursday of Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas
THE Royal Irish Academy in partnership with Donegal County Council will launch the Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon on Thursday, October 9. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas (IHTA) was established with the aim to record the topographical development of a selection of Irish towns. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas was researched […]
More than 100 heritage events planned for Donegal
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Here’s a full list of the events happening in Donegal. Advertisement “This year’s theme is Exploring Our Foundations […]
All the events in Donegal for National Heritage Week
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Week-long Events: Advertisement Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland exhibition in Donegal County Museum, High […]
Donegal project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous […]
Donegal heritage groups shortlisted for top awards
FOUR Donegal heritage groups have been shortlisted for top awards at the annual National Heritage Week awards ceremony which takes place on Friday. The Heritage Council has shortlisted Donegal GAP Heritage and History Group, Inishowen Rivers Trust/ Loughs Agency, Áras Sheáin Bhain and Togra Fiontar & Cultúr Uladh CTR who will all be hoping to […]
Nominate Your ‘Heritage Hero’
DO you know of a person or group who have worked tirelessly to protect and promote heritage in your area? The public are invited to nominate who they feel deserves the ‘Heritage Hero’ award by completing the short nomination form on the Heritage Week website at www.heritageweek.ie/about/heritage-awards before 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 31. The […]
Donegal musician launches stunning music video celebrating what it means to be Irish
Donegal musician, Brí Carr will tonight launch her stunning song ‘Is Mé do Chúis’ (I am your reason) to celebrate the end of her year-long residency at Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair. The moving song was recorded in collaboration with a group called Cairde le Chéile, which is made up of Caela Carr, Orla Kearney, Helena McNally, […]
Funding for Donegal heritage projects
SIXTEEN Donegal heritage projects have been awarded funding for maintenance. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Of that €184,679 is on its way to Donegal. The scheme assists owners of heritage structures to meet their […]
Last chance to have your say on County’s heritage plan
The public consultation period for the new County Donegal Heritage Plan comes to an end on Tuesday, January 31. Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage Forum would like to hear what heritage priorities or actions you would like to see included in the new five-year plan. There are a number of ways in […]